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    What happens to used oil?

    Used motor oil is most often re-refined and used in producing lubricants including motor oil.
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    Wal-Mart is now selling Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0W40 online

    Originally Posted By: DeepFriar You just gotta go for the quantity discount....... http://www.amazon.com/Pennzoil-550040839-5W-30-Synthetic-Motor/dp/B00JMCCBPE/ref=sr_1_63?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1440793689&sr=1-63&refinements=p_89%3APennzoil%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A5565046011...
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    M1 0w40, 14,500 miles, 2010 BMW 328i

    Originally Posted By: Patman Quote: Congrats on the first oil change ever to Extend into the future! 2105 is a while man. Kudos. Oops! I fixed it! I'm a bit disappointed by this UOA here, but at the same time there is the possibility that the previous oil in there wasn't all that great...
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    Castrol Syntec 0w-40 from Belgium vs GC

    Originally Posted By: pickler Today I noticed a 0w-40 castrol syntec edge in a 5L jug at a canadian store shelf. On the back it said that it is made in Belgium and imported by USA. The data from document below suggests that it's thicker than GC 0w-30 in operating temps and it has a lower pour...
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    2011 Honda Accord ATF-When to change

    I own a Mity-Vac and I would not recommend using it for any Honda auto transmission. Honda dealers use a special unit, of Honda's design, for flushing. We have two Honda's here with AT. If Honda's have a mechanical weakness it is the autotrans.
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    Does rust have to "breath" to live?

    Rust never... sleeps.
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    2011 Honda Accord ATF-When to change

    Originally Posted By: Krazymatt My Accord has the Maintenance Minder which is supposed to give you a "3" to tell you to change the ATF. My car has 50k and I have yet to see the "3" when my MM activates. Now I've talked to different dealers and one told me that it won't go off untill 60k while...
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    Fram ultra + max life = 1 year oil change ?

    Originally Posted By: MetalSlug I put around 300 miles a year or less on my antique car . I'm plan on change oil and filter 1 a year . Will these 2 combo do well ? Stick with the one year time interval with this low mileage. Oil over time, becomes contaminated by combustion gases that blow by...
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    Switching from Mobil 1 - Recommendations & Why

    Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix I've always ran Mobil 1 5W-30 in my '02 Z06 with the LS6 engine. But over the last year or so I hear people say "Mobil 1 isn't what it use to be", and that other full synthetic oils will give better protection and make the LS6 valve train run quieter. I'm thinking...
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    Best cleaner and conditioner for suede?

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: NorWest5 Originally Posted By: 855R Does anyone have any recommendations for a good suede cleaner and conditioner? Any input would be appreciated? I own several vehicles with leather interiors. That's great, but he asked about suede...
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    Does my car need polishing compound? Need help.

    Originally Posted By: sgvaibhav Hi, I recently got a Turtle Wax - Super Hard Shell Paste Wax Turtle Wax - Polishing Compound and Scratch Removed What I want from my car- -Remove scratches (low priority) -I feel paint has faded/car not shiny - restore car shine (high priority) -Protect paint...
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    Best cleaner and conditioner for suede?

    Originally Posted By: 855R Does anyone have any recommendations for a good suede cleaner and conditioner? Any input would be appreciated? I own several vehicles with leather interiors. Best product for leather interiors hands down is Leatherique. Comes with a seperate conditioner and a...
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    Oil recommendations for 2007 BMW 328i

    My second and third choices for any BMW engine that makes good power is Pennzoil Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum. My Honda engines love the Pennzoil products. After running German Castrol for 10 years in my M5 I plan to run PU with it's high detergent content once to clean things out a bit, then...
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    Oil recommendations for 2007 BMW 328i

    My M5 did not like Mobil1 0W-40. German Castrol 0W-30 is it's drink of choice and it consumes nothing.
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    Differential Is Noisy - Best gear oil to stop it?

    Originally Posted By: voltaire1102 I've got a 2008 Range Rover Sport, they are notorious for the diffs going out due to poor materials and it looks like a recall may happen within the next year so I'm trying to buy some time with mine. Diff seems to be fine right now, however it's noisy between...
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    how many miles on your euro-sled

    Finally made it to 30,000 miles this spring on my 2003 BMW M5.
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    Mixing Euro Oils

    Originally Posted By: TrevorS Hi BITOG - my first post so go easy on me. I was given some Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5w40 by a friend who sold his Audi. He recommended it for my BMW. Problem is he gave me only 3 quarts and I need to buy more and it is expensive especially compared to my go to M1...
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    Walmart oil filters

    Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd If I'm not mistaken, only the Canadian Walmarts have canned the Frams. Hopefully into the trash can where they belong.
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    Pennzoil Platinum 5W-40 Euro Formulation?

    I picked up 6 quarts of PP 5W-40 for one car and 12 quarts of PP 5W-30 for another for $6.32/quart locally before tax. Should do me for 3 changes on 2 cars in the next year or so.
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    Pennzoil Platinum 5W-40 Euro Formulation?

    I can't find Pennzoil Ultra 5W-40 Euro formulation locally but I have found a case of Pennzoil Platinum 5W-40 which is marked as BMW LL-01 Approved. Anyone know how this differs from the Ultra version beyond the added detergents? See...
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